Homemade Garam Masala | Indian Spice Blend | Fresh Ground Masala Powder | Kitchen Essentials | Easy Masala Recipe | Basic Indian Spices
Homemade Garam Masala is a fragrant blend of Indian spices that forms the heart of countless vegetarian recipes. This easy recipe is a basic homemade version that uses whole spices like cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper and many more, carefully roasted and ground to create a rich, aromatic powder. Ideal for adding depth and warmth to curries, sabzis, lentils, and rice dishes, this delicious recipe for garam masala is essential for anyone who loves authentic Indian cooking. Unlike store-bought blends, this version is preservative-free and can be customized to your preference, making it one of the most important easy to cook simple recipes in your kitchen arsenal.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Soaking Time
Nil
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Makes
Nil
INGREDIENTS
- 3 Kashmiri red chilli dried
- 1 ½ tbsp Cinnamon stick
- 1 Cloves
- 1 tbsp Cardamom pods
- 6 Star anise
- 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Peppercorns
- 3 Mace
- 2 Black cardamom
- 4 Bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Salt to taste
METHOD
- In a pan roast together all the ingredients well until you get a nice aroma.
- Keep stirring until well done.
- Once done let it cool down and transfer to a blender.
- Blend into a fine powder and store in a container.
